General Contractor in Cumming, GA
Building for Forsyth County's newer homes.
JMJ Construction Group is a licensed general contractor serving Cumming and Forsyth County, and every project begins with a complimentary consultation.
Your Cumming General Contractor
A general contractor in Cumming is mostly building new space, not gutting old ones; the homes here are newer and sit on larger lots. JMJ Construction Group handles the whole project under one roof, from design and permitting through every trade, for homeowners across Forsyth County. The same team that quotes your project is the team that builds it, from first consultation to final walkthrough.
That single-builder approach covers the full range of residential work: kitchen and bathroom remodeling, home additions, decks and porches, garages, and ground-up home construction. Whether you're searching for a general contractor near you in Vickery, Windermere, or out toward Lake Lanier, you get the same licensed team and a detailed, written estimate before any work begins.
Building in Cumming
Building on Forsyth County's newer homes and larger lots, the county's housing stock skews newer, 2000s- and later construction on larger, often wooded or sloped lots, so the common projects are about adding space rather than gutting old systems. Finished basements are the most common, since most Cumming homes were built with a full, unfinished basement, frequently with a daylight or walk-out on a slope. We frame to code, add HVAC and egress, and waterproof where the grade demands it. Bigger lots also make decks and outdoor living a defining project, and multi-level decks that step down a hillside, built on footings sized for the grade with proper drainage.
Building a new home here is its own kind of work. Much of Forsyth County is acreage outside the sewer footprint, so a new build starts with the site, not the floor plan: a perc test and septic design, a well where there's no county water, tree clearing, and grading on terrain that's rarely flat. We evaluate all of it up front, so the home that gets drawn is one that can actually be built and permitted on that lot through Forsyth County.
Neighborhoods we serve in Cumming
FAQ — General contractor in Cumming
Do you build new homes on lots in Forsyth County?
Yes, building on your lot is core to what we do here. We start with a site evaluation (perc test, septic design, well coordination, clearing, drainage, grading), then design and build a home that fits the lot and meets Forsyth County permitting requirements.
Do you finish basements in Cumming?
Yes, the most common project here, since most homes have full unfinished, often walk-out, basements. We frame, add HVAC and egress, waterproof where needed, and finish the space into a living area.
Do you build decks and outdoor living for sloped or lake lots?
Yes, sloped and wooded lots need decks and porches engineered for the grade, with footings sized correctly and drainage handled, including multi-level decks down a hillside.
Do I need a septic system and well for a new build in Cumming?
Often yes, many rural Forsyth lots aren't on county sewer or water, so a new home needs a septic system (with a perc test) and frequently a well. We coordinate both as part of the build.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, GA Contractor License GCI000260 and Business License CON001716, with liability coverage through Next Insurance.
Do you charge for an estimate?
No, your consultation and written estimate are always free. Request one here.
